GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
dissonancelack of agreement
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep